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Microphone Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front map light. (Refer to FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pressing tabs of the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, pull the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach tabs of the voice recognition microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 1: Detaching Tabs Of Voice Recognition Microphone From Front Map Light
    G10915227Courtesy of MAZDA
  4. While pulling tab of the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the voice recognition microphone in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach tab of the voice recognition microphone from the front map light.
    Fig 2: Detaching Tab Of Voice Recognition Microphone From Front Map Light
    G10915228Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Remove the microphone.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.